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A photograph of a seated group meditation or puja in a hall with a red-and-brown geometric patterned carpet. In the centre, a woman with light blond hair wears a white top and white trousers, an orange shawl, and a rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged with her hands in a mudra on her knees. Beside her, a woman in white salwar kameez with an orange shawl sits with bangles on her wrists. To the left, another person in white clothing with an orange shawl sits, and a bare-footed figure in white is visible at the lower left. In front of the central woman lies a small ritual setup with brass oil lamps, a brass bowl, a small brass cup, a ceremonial conch-like vessel, an orange and a small green box on a tray with lace mats. Several other seated devotees in white and orange are visible at the edges.

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Women in white saris with red shawls sit cross-legged on red mats in a hall with red curtains, seated in rows during a ritual. In the foreground, a woman with long hair and a red shawl sits with palms joined in front of her chest; nearby, another woman in white holds a small object in her hands. Brass and silver puja plates with flowers, fruit, sweets, small oil lamps and a pair of orange-trimmed sandals are arranged on the floor before them, and a folded orange cloth lies at the lower left. Many more devotees fill the background rows. No a person candidate is visible.2013-07-20Seated devotees in a hall during a satsang or puja, with palms pressed together and eyes closed. In the foreground, a bald man in white kurta with a red-orange rudraksha-style garland sits with hands in anjali mudra. Beside him, a man in red-orange shawl and white clothing wears a face mask. A woman in a green embroidered tunic and red trousers sits with hands folded, and a woman in white with an orange-red shawl sits beside her. Behind them, more devotees in orange and red shawls sit on red mats. Two brass plates with oil lamps and flower offerings lie on the floor at lower left.2014-09-13Seated devotees perform a puja inside a tent with orange walls and a green mat floor. In the foreground a woman in a red shawl holds a small object and prasad, while a woman in an orange-red shawl with a yellow turban and another in a white sari with a red border sit before brass plates of flowers, lamps and offerings. Behind them rows of men and women in white dhotis and orange robes sit with palms joined, many wearing rudraksha malas. A brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. No clearly recognizable a person figure is visible in this crowd.2013-02-07Three women sit cross-legged on red floor cushions during a puja, with brass and silver ritual items, flowers, a small oil lamp and incense sticks arranged on a tray in front. The woman at left wears an orange-saffron sari, a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, and holds a small object in her palm. The woman in the centre wears a white sari with a gold border and a gold necklace and bangles, and holds a small offering in her hands. The woman at right wears a white kurta and white trousers, with a red flower or offering in her raised hand. Other seated devotees in white and maroon are visible behind them. Red curtains hang in the background.2014-10-27 +1 copiesAugust 10 20112011-08-10September 07 20132013-09-07December 17 20132013-12-17September 19 20152015-09-19Several women sit cross-legged on a green mat under a red tent, many with eyes closed or hands folded in prayer. They wear white garments with red shawls, and a woman in the centre has a red-and-white turban and rudraksha-style beads. A brass plate in front holds small oil lamps, offerings and a steel container, beside a green book. Behind them a large screen shows a figure, and more people sit in the background.2013-02-07A seated group of about two dozen devotees performs a ritual in a hall with red mats and brass plates. Most wear white or cream clothes, with white shawls and rudraksha malas, and hold small brass lamps or cups. In front, a woman in white holds a brass lamp, and a woman in a brown kurta and red shawl sits at right. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, sweets and small oil lamps on bamboo mats, and an orange-and-gold ornamental item sits on a plate at right.2013-07-27Seated devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls with lanyards fill a hall during a satsang-style gathering. In the foreground a woman with black hair and glasses holds a small brass bell or metal item, while a woman on the right holds a small brass oil lamp aloft with white ash marks on her forehead. A woman in the centre with palms pressed together and a dark-haired woman at left sit with eyes closed in prayer. Brass plates and offerings rest on a patterned carpet. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd.2013-12-19A large seated gathering of devotees in a bright hall with white tiled floor and red curtains. Rows of people sit cross-legged on red mats, many in white or cream clothing and red shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas and forehead markings. In the foreground a shaved-headed devotee in white with a long rudraksha mala and white forehead marking sits with hands folded in meditation. Brass plates with oil lamps, small offerings and steel tumblers sit in front of the mats. Several people in the back rows are visible, and the scene suggests a meditation or satsang session.2013-09-13